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We are re-designing my existing site to include chatting which is currently on shared hosting plan. I read that its not possible to have chat software installed on shared hosting plan. Our site is social networking site and chatting is essential part of it. 
What are my options and does shared hosting enough to handle load for such thing. I don't need some sales pitch here, please be honest in your replies and please suggest me some viable option. 

Two days ago my account was automatically closed because spambots accessed my site. (It's a Wordpress site.)  I immediately responded to the email I received from Hawk Host, and I sent several subsequent messages. Two days later, still no response whatsoever.
 
 
 

Hey HawkHost, how do you guys like Invision Power Board?

I was thinking about moving off vBulletin and check out Invision power Board, the product seems a lot more compelling than XenForo.